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Calipari cites Milicic as biggest difference for this year’s Vols

Milicic’s versatility made him an attractive target in the NCAA transfer portal after last season, but nobody expected these kind of rebounding numbers. He is averaging 8.9 per contest, having tallied double-digit rebounds in six of his past eight games, when he has averaged 11.4.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps teams

NOTEWORTHY The University of Arkansas signee was unstoppable for the Lumberjacks, leading them with 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns. OL;Carius Curne;Marion;Sr.;6-4;301 NOTEWORTHY The top-ranked senior in the state and LSU commit was an imposing force on the left side of the Patriots' front.

Highlight: No. 5 Texas tops Arkansas in SEC home opener

Aaliyah Moore records her first career double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds while Rori Harmon reaches her 600th career assist in the win over the Razorbacks, 90-56.

Update on Charlotte's head coaching search

A handful of candidates have emerged as the 49ers' search progresses toward a hire, sources tell FootballScoop.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Arkansas State men’s basketball hosts Little Rock Tuesday night

A-State opens a three-game home stand on Tuesday, hosting in-state rival and former Sun Belt counterpart Little Rock. The meeting is the 96th all-time contest between the teams - the most-played series in program history.

Arkansas State Police arrest Interpol-wanted El Salvadorian man after chase

Arkansas State Police arrested an El Salvadorian man wanted by Interpol, the agency announced in a release Friday afternoon.

Is Tom Cotton out of the running for a Trump cabinet post? Let’s hope

Trump’s foreign policy instincts are inconsistent, incoherent and bad; Cotton’s are consistent, coherent and much worse.

Arkansas Board of Corrections approves state’s land purchase for new prison site

From left, Arkansas Division of Corrections Director Dexter Payne, Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness and Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace listen Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, to questions about the state's purchase of land near Charleston ...

Arkansas soccer falls to Texas in SEC Tournament semifinal, awaits NCAA Tournament seeding

Arkansas midfielder Kennedy Ball (17) controls the ball near LSU forward Sage Glover (50), Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, during the first half of Razorbacks' 1-0 win over the Tigers in the SEC opener at Razorback Field in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

Springdale dispensary relocation withdrawn as state senator objects to move

A Eureka Springs medical marijuana dispensary withdrew its request to move to Springdale today after state regulators received a letter from a state senator opposed to the move.

Interstate 57 expected to bring economic growth, easier access to Arkansas

Change is on the way as Arkansas officials discussed how the completion of Interstate 57 will impact surrounding communities and businesses.

No. 2 Alabama hosts Arkansas State following Sears’ 20-point game

No. 2 Alabama hosts the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Mark Sears scored 20 points in Alabama's 110-54 victory over the UNC Asheville Bulldogs.

‘Biggest hunting day in Arkansas’ begins Saturday

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission expects hundreds of thousands of people to participate in this year’s modern gun deer season which begins Saturday, Nov. 9. Trey Reid with the AGFC told our content partners, KATV-TV in Little Rock, that is going to be a big day. “Probably the biggest hunting day in Arkansas,” he said.

Northeast Arkansas county voters approve paper ballot ordinance in Independence County

Independence County voters Tuesday night approved an ordinance that will require elections be conducted with hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots.

Arkansas State men’s basketball plays at #2 Alabama Friday night

Arkansas State is entering its second season under head coach Bryan Hodgson, who led the Red Wolves to their first 20-win season and was a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award - presented annually to the nation’s top first-year head coach. A-State is set ...

Karen Baker makes history, secures Arkansas chief justice seat | What to know

Justice Karen Baker will be the new chief justice of Arkansas. Here’s what’s next and why one law expert was surprised by the election results.

Junior Achievement of Arkansas brings turkey bowling session to Little Rock Arc

In a mission to ensure that today's youth are equipped with handy skillsets needed for the workforce, Junior Achievement of Arkansas stopped by Little Rock Arc

How AI is improving neuroradiology services in Arkansas

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — One healthcare system here in central Arkansas is advancing care through artificial intelligence. AI can be helpful in many ways; in this case, it's making a positive change in the radiology department at Baptist Health.

Arkansas vs. East Texas A&M women's basketball: How to watch, what to know

Arkansas guard Kiki Smith (2) shoots the ball during the third quarter of the Razorbacks' 81-67 loss to Fairfield, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in a women's basketball game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. (Caleb Grieger/NWA Democrat-Gazette)

Trump won Arkansas, but not everywhere and by narrow margins in some counties

Voters at the Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church in Sherwood wait to cast their ballot on Nov. 5, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The majority of Arkansas voters elected former President Donald Trump to a second term on Tuesday, but seven of the ...

College football hot seat rankings: Where 13 disappointing coaches stand with Billy Napier safe at Florida

We learned Thursday morning that Florida would not open, with athletics director Scott Stricklin giving coach Billy Napier a glorified vote of confidence. While more openings are expected, sources say the 2024-25 cycle could be the slowest coaching carousel in a decade -- but also one of the most unpredictable.

Arkansas State visits No. 2 Alabama after Sears' 20-point game

BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Alabama hosts Arkansas State after Mark Sears scored 20 points in Alabama's 110-54 victory against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. Alabama went 25-12 overall last season while going 14-2 at home. The Crimson Tide averaged 90.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 81.2 last season.

Karen Baker defeats Rhonda Wood in runoff to become the next chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker is the next chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court and is the first woman elected to the post in Arkansas. In Tuesday's election, Baker defeated Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood, though Wood raised ...

Defense powers offense in Arkansas basketball's win over Lipscomb to begin Calipari era

Arkansas basketball lets defense turn into easy offense, opening the John Calipari era with a home win over Lipscomb.

Burgundy-clad John Calipari coaches Arkansas to season-opening win over Lipscomb as Razorbacks begin new era

Sporting a burgundy blazer, Calipari navigated some tense moments with his new team as he began the fourth head coaching stint of his college basketball career. Lipscomb, which was picked to win the Atlantic Sun, led 17-12 early as Arkansas worked through some early jitters.

What channel is Arkansas basketball vs Lipscomb today? Time, streaming, gameday info

Arkansas basketball tips off the 2024-25 regular season tonight against Lipscomb. Here's how to watch John Calipari's debut with the Hogs.

Northeast Arkansas county voters reject proposal to restore library funding

Jonesboro voters on Tuesday chose not to restore a 1-mill increase to the Craighead County-Jonesboro Public Library.

Arkansas Democrats speak on what’s next following 2024 election results

A red wave is potentially becoming a red wall for Democrats, creating multiple roadblocks for them in the next two to four years, at the federal and state level.

Issue 2 passes in Arkansas | Here's what happens now

Now that Issue 2 has passed, here's what that would mean for Pope County and for any future casinos in the county.

Arkansas soccer faces Texas in SEC Tournament semifinal: What to know, how to watch

No. 5 Arkansas soccer continues the postseason against No. 21 Texas at 6 p.m. CT Thursday in Pensacola, Florida. The match will be broadcast on SEC Network. The No. 2-seed Razorbacks beat 7-seed Georgia 1-0 in the quarterfinal to advance while the 3-seed Longhorns beat 11-seed LSU 3-0.

What channel is Arkansas vs. Lipscomb on? Watch John Calipari’s Razorback debut

The John Calipari era begins in Fayetteville on Wednesday night when the Arkansas Razorbacks host Lipscomb. Arkansas has only one scholarship player back from a team that finished a game below .500 last year, yet the Razorbacks open this season in the Top 25.

Cato leads Central Arkansas against Utah after 21-point game

BOTTOM LINE: Central Arkansas visits Utah after Elias Cato scored 21 points in Central Arkansas' 88-50 loss to the BYU Cougars. Utah finished 22-15 overall last season while going 18-2 at home. The Utes averaged 78.8 points per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 36.8% from deep last season.

Arkansas constitutional amendments passing

Issue 1 would provide that lottery proceeds to fund or provide scholarships and grants to Arkansas citizens enrolled in vocational-technical schools and technical institutes. With 1,543 of 2,841 precincts reporting, the measure was passing overwhelmingly with 90 percent to 10 percent.

Karen Baker, Casey Tucker prevail in statewide judicial runoff elections in Arkansas

Races for Arkansas Court of Appeals and the chief justice position on the state Supreme Court were finally decided early Wednesday morning.

Arkansas voters decide Ballot Issues 1, 2; Issue 3 nullifed by Supreme Court

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Arkansas voters went to the polls to determine the results of two ballot issues. Votes toward the third issue did not count as a result of a court ruling.